A definitive trial that assesses the role of early plasma has not been performed. Unfortunately, a study to determine the full impact of an altered plasma transfusion practice would require thousands of patients. The emergency nature of these surgical patients would also make the ability to randomize patients challenging. The goal of the present trial will therefore be to assess the feasibility of such a trial. We need to assess the ability to randomize patients, to prepare plasma and deliver it in a timely fashion. Further, the logistics of having physicians to administer the study fluid (i.e. plasma or colloid control) in a timely fashion will be determined. Finally, the ability to accurately measure outcomes will be assessed.